Leftover Broccoli Cheese Rice Cassserole Recipe
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Ingredients: Here is the Classic rice casserole recipe that we all grew-up eating but see below my leftover recipe ingredients CLASSIC BROCCOLI, CHEESE, RICE BAKE 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli 3 cups instant rice 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup 1 1/4 cups water 1 (16 ounce) package processed American cheese, cubed 1 tablespoon butter 1 bunch celery, chopped 1 large onion, chopped salt and pepper to taste LEFT OVER VERSION to every 1 1/2 cups of vegetables/greens ( I use kale, broccoli, beans, squash, any combination, etc) Add: 1 cup leftover rice 3 T any herbs that you like (rosemary, basil, thyme, etc.) optional 1 cup cream sauce (see recipe below) 1/4 t red pepper flakes Cream Sauce: 1/2 cup chopped onions 6 chopped cloves of garlic 6+ mushrooms 1 cup grated cheese (any combination) 1/4 t red pepper flakes
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Directions:classic broccoli cheese rice bake Cook broccoli and rice according to package directions. Preheat oven to 350 In a medium saucepan over low heat, mix cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, and 1 1/4 cups water. Gradually stir in cheese until melted. Be careful that the cheese doesn't burn. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook and stir celery and onion until soft. In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli, rice, soup and cheese mixture, celery and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Pour mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, until bubbly and lightly brown. This recipe serves 10 people. ANNIE'S LEFTOVER VERSION Saute the onions, mushrooms, garlic in 3 T butter. Add 3 T flour stir to coat vegetable. Then add1/2 cup milk or cream and 1/2 cup stock. Add cheese and red pepper flakes. Heat on low stirring all the time. If the sauce is too thick add more stock. Put vegetables into casserole pour cheese sauce over. Sprinkle with great Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until bubbling and slightly brown on top. |
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